[He bows his head forwards a little in subconscious mimicry as well as what could be a nod. He knows it. Further into his mind there are still the otherworldly words of wisdom - "Don't search for all the answers at once". He tries. He might even have one of the most important answers right now, but it doesn't make him feel a lot better.]
[That has to do with what he hasn't yet said, but it's in part because he's not sure he understands it.]
[So instead, there's some silence. Again. But it's a companionable one, and despite how tired and worn Cooper looks, he feels a little better.]
[He's still frightened. Worried. And while he's not calmed by having shared all this, there is something nice about knowing that he can probably bring it up again if he needs to. Without having to explain one more time, or without having to hide it.]
[He sighs, a slow exhale.]
I know. Sometimes, that is a comfort. Not in this.
[He still doesn't know if Windom is here or not. He thinks it's unlikely, but the fear that he just might be is eating at him.]
[Video, private]
[That has to do with what he hasn't yet said, but it's in part because he's not sure he understands it.]
[So instead, there's some silence. Again. But it's a companionable one, and despite how tired and worn Cooper looks, he feels a little better.]
[He's still frightened. Worried. And while he's not calmed by having shared all this, there is something nice about knowing that he can probably bring it up again if he needs to. Without having to explain one more time, or without having to hide it.]
[He sighs, a slow exhale.]
I know. Sometimes, that is a comfort. Not in this.
[He still doesn't know if Windom is here or not. He thinks it's unlikely, but the fear that he just might be is eating at him.]